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After its run at over three dozen film festivals around the world, the Indo-Scottish comedy NINA'S HEAVENLY DELIGHTS releases this weekend in San Francisco at the Landmark Opera Cinema at 601 Van Ness Avenue.

Come and meet director Pratibha Parmar who will do a Q&A with the audience after the 7:20pm show on Saturday, December 8. Support independent South Asian filmmakers by coming out on opening weekend.

Watch the trailer at www.ninasheavenlydelights-themovie.com

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We congratulate Irfan Khan on his Independent Spirit Award best supporting actor nomination for the film The Namesake, which is now available on DVD with lots of bonus features.

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Desipina & Company would like to invite you to a special benefit for the survivors of Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh. Below is the press release on the special event.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Shweta Malhotra shwetam55@hotmail.com or 917-304-6270

Nayikas Dance Theater Co. invites you to the most compelling holiday event this season FASHION CONSCIENCE: A benefit to aid relief work for the survivors of Cyclone Sidr, in Bangladesh.

What:	An evening comprising of a couture fashion show featuring Mumbai based Australian designer Rajat Tangri choreographed by Artistic Director Myna Mukherjee; and guest performances of live music and DJ sets by noted S.Asian artists Karsh Kale, Falu, Meetu Chilana and Moziq.
When & Where:	Sunday, Dec 9 8pm - 9.30pm Reception, Fashion-Show, Live Music @ Bleecker Street Theater, 45 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012 9.30pm Onwards Live Music & DJ Sets by Karsh Kale; @ The Leela Lounge, 1 West 3rd St, NY 10012
Tickets:	$35 Reception & Fashion Show ($25 with Student I.D.) $40 Reception, Fashion Show & Afterparty ($30 with Student I.D.) $15 Afterparty (Only at door) Desipina members - can attend whole event for $35...just say Desipina at Leela Lounge
How:	To pay via PayPal call 917-304-6270, or email reservations@nayikas.org To collect personally go to Bleecker Street Theater, 45 Bleecker Street, NY-10012

About The Benefit - In an effort to raise awareness & support for the hundreds of thousands displaced and affected in Bangladesh by Cyclone Sidr, the Nayikas Dance Theater Co. presents a benefit concert weaving dance, music, couture fashion & art. Artistic Director, Myna Mukherjee choreographs a fashion show featuring the designs of Mumbai based Australian Rajat Tangri, designer to celebrities such as Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Dani Minogue & Bollywood fashionistas Koena Mitra, Tanushree Datta. Dancers Pavithra Vasudevan, Shrooti Singh, Punchali Khanna, Sunita Iqbal, Mai Nemoto & Sharmili Ray add movement and rhythm.

Joining them in solidarity & performance are noted South Asian music artists from the diaspora:
Karsh Kale Producer, composer, percussionist, DJ, singer/songwriter & remix artist whose genre-busting global electronic music has established him as a major force in the Asian Massive movement.
Falu Classically trained Indian vocalist who combines her culture with contemporary American pop/rock music. A Carnegie Hall’s Music Ambassador to NYC, Falu has performed at leading venues like the Lincoln Center for the Dalai Lama, and with international artists like Yo-Yo Ma for the Silk Road Project.
Meetu Chilana (Desipina Member). NYC based singer of pop, soul, jazz and world music who has received widespread acclaim for her award-winning video Lost.
Moziq. Upcoming Indo-rock band that fuses Indian Classical & rock music.